News Staff Search efforts continue along the Big Sandy River after a man reportedly jumped from the I-64 bridge in Wayne County Monday night. Kenova Police received the call around 7:40 p.m. after the man’s vehicle, cell phone, and other personal items were found abandoned on the bridge. The search was suspended initially because of poor visibility … Read more
The West Virginia Department of Administration has issued a Request for Proposals for a new online portal to simplify business permitting across the state. Governor Patrick Morrisey says the “One Stop Shop Permitting Portal” will serve as a centralized dashboard, helping individuals and businesses identify the permits and approvals needed to operate in West Virginia. … Read more
The Wayne County Office of Emergency Management said in a Facebook post recently that debris removal for Twelve Pole Creek is underway. The county received the permits after months of administrative work and challenges. Work is underway now to remove the trash that has collected in the creek. Wayne County also has plans to do … Read more
An access road to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is closed for the time being. The Cunard access road has been closed for safety after a “failure of road” at a construction sight, according to a Facebook post from the park. That’s the access road just past the Brooklyn Miner trailhead. Crews will … Read more
Jury selection began Monday in the case of 46-year-old Michael Smith of Charleston, accused of killing Cheyenne Johnson in May 2021 and dumping her body down a mine shaft. Smith has pleaded not guilty to charges including murder, concealment of a body, and several firearm-related offenses. His co-defendant, 33-year-old Virginia Smith, previously pleaded guilty to … Read more
A woman has been charged in a deadly hit-and-run in Beckley on Saturday. Eyewitness News said 46-year old Sherri Willis of Beckley has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving death following an accident Saturday night. Beckley Police say Willis was charged after 72-year-old William Clark died after being struck by a … Read more
Dunbar Police are investigating a shooting that happened early Saturday morning. Officers were called to the 1000 block of Grosscup Avenue around 3 a.m. for reports of gunfire. About 20 minutes later, a man with a gunshot wound showed up at CAMC General. His injuries are not life-threatening, but police say he’s not cooperating. The … Read more
A Little Caesars employee in Charleston is accused of shooting a customer through the drive-thru window Thursday night. Police say 20-year-old Jahtique Farmer was irritated by someone outside the store before grabbing a gun from his car. When 30-year-old Rashawn Bowles came to the window for a cheese pizza, Farmer reportedly accused him of trying … Read more
West Virginia’s Monster Trout Contest is back for its fourth year, giving anglers a chance to win prizes for reeling in trophy trout. The Division of Natural Resources says 40,000 pounds of trout are being stocked in lakes and streams across the state this week, with 100 of them marked with special pink tags. Those … Read more
A new outlet store is opening its doors two months ahead of schedule. A to Z Outlet, which was originally set to open on Jan. 1, 2026, will be ready for shoppers in late October, according to a social media post from the business. The store has taken over the former Big Lots building in … Read more